Yaw Osei-Owusu
| Yaw Osei-Owusu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Croydon, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Gospel, Urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Song writer |
| Years active | (2011–present) |
| Associated acts | KODA, "Blessing Ali" |
Yaw Osei-Owusu, simply known as Yaw is an American singer and songwriter of English and Ghanaian descent. He was born in Croydon, England, and raised in Northern Virginia.
Biography
Osei-Owusu was born in Croydon, London, and moved to Northern Virginia, United States, when he was six. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business Management from Liberty University[1] where he and his colleagues founded a campus ministry called P.E.N.S.A.[2]
In 2011 he released The Audio-Biography of Worshipper: Chapter One, a mixtape album. The album featured hit singles including "Osabarima",[3] "Tumi" and "High on High".[4][5]
A year later a live recording album My Reasonable Act was released. At the 2012 African Gospel Music Awards he won the "Artist of the Year (USA/Canada)" award.[6]
Discography
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Audio-Biography of a Worshipper Chapter 1: My Passion |
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| My Reasonable Act[7] |
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Awards and nominations
Africa Gospel Music Awards (AGMA)
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Himself | ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Solo/Group) - USA/CANADA[8] | Won |
References
- ↑ "Lynchburg PENSA Ministry - STAFF - Retired/First Student President; Active Alumnus: Deacon Yaw Osei Owusu". Retrieved 21 July 2015.
- ↑ "Yaw Osei-Owusu - Gospel Singer in Washington, District Of Columbia". Gigsalad. Retrieved 21 February 2014.
- ↑ "Osabarima". Bandcamp. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ↑ Nii Atakora Mensah (31 May 2013). "The next big thing in gospel music – YAW". Ghana Music. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ↑ "The Audio-Biography of A Worshipper" Chapter 1 My Passion By Yaw Osei-Owusu". Soundcloud.
- ↑ "Nacy, Ohemaa Mercy, Gifty Osei, Skuulfoo, Nii Okai, Others Nominated For Africa Gospel Music Awards 2012+Full List Of Nomination". News Ghana. 7 June 2012.
- ↑ "Spotlight – Yaw Osei-Owusu, A Powerhouse In Praises & Worship Has Emerged". Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ↑ Charles Koranteng (4 June 2012). "AGMA 2012 FINAL NOMINEE LIST". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 8 September 2015.